ems2em engineering materials

ENGINEERING MATERIALS

EMS2EM

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject covers the underlying fundamentals of materials science and engineering with emphasis on structure and properties of materials utilised in the practice of engineering. Content includes a study of atomic and molecular bonding, structure-property relationships, mechanical behaviour (elastic and plastic deformation, and fracture), phase diagrams and manufacturing processes and applications. The materials covered include metals, polymers, ceramics, and composite materials.

SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorIng Kong

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

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PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsCHE2MES

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Materials Science and Engineering

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorCallister, W.D. (Jr) and D.G. Rethwisch

Year2014

Edition/Volume9th edition

PublisherWiley Publishers

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Engineering Materials 1: An Introduction to Properties

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorAshby, M. F. and Johnes, D. R. H.

Year2011

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherElsevier Science

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Compare the fundamental differences and general properties of key engineering materials: metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.

02. Describe atomic structure of materials and how it influences the macroscopic properties of materials.

03. Interpret the concepts of stress and strain and the mechanics of the various failure mechanisms in structures.

04. Interpret phase diagrams and the correlation between microstructure and mechanical properties of materials.

05. Differentiate fabrication techniques and processing procedures of engineering materials to achieve the required properties.

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIng Kong

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 3.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2-hour central written exam (2000-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Two written assignments (each equivalent to 500 words, total 1,000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Two online quizzes (each equivalent to 250 words, total 500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Two written laboratory reports (each equivalent to 500-words, total 1,000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended